Humpback Whale (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Singing Giant of the Ocean [Hardcover]

Head to the depths of the ocean to study humpback whales in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.

You may know that humpback whales use whale song to communicate with each other, but theres so much more to discover about these giants of the sea! In this book, acclaimed marine biologist Dr. Asha de Vos explains how humpbacks use special bubble nets to catch fish, and why their poo is so important!

Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains how hunting made humpback whales an endangered speciesand how conservation efforts have seen their numbers increase again.

Featuring stunning illustrations by Jialei Sun,Humpback Whale (Young Zoologist)is part of an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.

Dr. Asha de Vosis an award-winning Sri Lankan marine biologist who has pioneered whale research in the Indian Ocean. She is a TED Senior Fellow and founder of Oceanswell, a marine conservation organization.

Jialei Sunis a bird-lover and illustrator based in Baltimore, Maryland, who creates colorful and humorous artworks. She graduated from Xiamen University in China, majoring in graphic design and oil painting, before earning a masters degree at Maryland Institute College of Art.

Praise for theYoung Zoologistseries:
What makes this series stand out is that the illustrations, bite-sized facts, and clear labels make iteasy for the youngest of readers to navigate the text and absorb the information there. --Booklist

The well-illustrated Young Zoologist series guides readers through the lives and notable features of the spotlighted animals...prepares the young zoologist (aka the reader) for their upcoming adventurein the field, layl“%